Is Ninth Street Commons approved?

No. As of 2026, Ninth Street Commons is a concept plan only. Pulte has floated a redevelopment of a roughly 27-acre former factory site west of downtown St. Charles, but it still needs a planned unit development approval and rezoning, and the developer has asked the city for incentives. Concept plans at this stage can be approved, reworked, or turned down, so treat this as an early proposal, not a done deal.

What is being proposed at Ninth Street Commons?

As presented, the concept is 105 homes: 93 single-family homes and 12 townhomes, on a former factory parcel west of downtown St. Charles. The specific plans, sizes, and pricing have not been released, and because the plan is not approved, even the home counts could change. This page tracks what has actually been proposed and marks everything else as not yet released.

Pulte (PulteGroup), a large national homebuilder active across the Chicago suburbs, is the developer behind the concept. There is no public Pulte marketing page for Ninth Street Commons, because it is not an approved, selling community yet. This local guide is where verified details would appear first if it advances.

Will Ninth Street Commons actually get built?

Honestly, it is too early to say. It is a concept that needs city approvals and hinges partly on an incentive request, so there is real uncertainty about whether it moves forward as proposed, gets reworked, or is denied. That is exactly why this page is upfront about the stage: if you want a home here, the smart move is to follow it, not count on it, and be ready if it advances.

Where is Ninth Street Commons located?

On a roughly 27-acre former factory site west of downtown St. Charles, IL, in Kane County. That is an infill redevelopment location, close to the St. Charles historic downtown, the Fox River, and Route 64, rather than a greenfield subdivision on the edge of town.

How much would Ninth Street Commons homes cost?

Pricing has not been released, and with the plan still a concept it would be pure speculation to quote a number. Builders publish pricing much closer to a sales launch, which is a long way off here if it happens at all. Rather than guess, I will post verified pricing the moment it is real. Join the interest list to get it first.

How do I follow Ninth Street Commons?

Join the interest list on this page. I follow the city agenda, so you will hear from me whether the concept advances, changes, or stalls, and if it moves ahead I will make sure you are registered as represented before your first visit so you keep your buyer's agent.

Proposed new construction in St. Charles, IL

Ninth Street Commons

A proposed Pulte redevelopment west of downtown St. Charles

Ninth Street Commons is a concept plan from Pulte to redevelop a roughly 27-acre former factory site west of downtown St. Charles, IL, into 105 homes: 93 single-family homes and 12 townhomes. It is early and uncertain: the plan still needs a PUD approval and rezoning, and the developer has asked the city for incentives, so it could advance, change, or be turned down. Pricing and plans are not released. If a new home near downtown St. Charles is something you would want, the interest list is how you follow whether it happens.

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Builder: Pulte
Location: St. Charles, IL
Homes: 105 proposed
Status: Concept only

At a glance

Ninth Street Commons fast facts: a proposed Pulte redevelopment

Here is what has actually been proposed and what has not been released. This is a concept plan, not an approved community, so treat the plan as a proposal that could change or not happen. Anything marked not yet released, join the interest list and I will send it if it advances.

Builder: Pulte
City: St. Charles, IL
County: Kane County
Site: ~27-acre former factory site, west of downtown
Home type: Single-family + townhomes
Proposed plan: 105 homes: 93 single-family + 12 townhomes
Status: Concept plan only, not approved
Approvals needed: PUD + rezoning (not yet approved)
Timeline: Aspirational 2027 groundbreaking, may change or not proceedGet notified
Pricing: Not yet releasedGet notified
Floor plans and models: Not yet releasedGet notified
HOA: Not yet releasedGet notified
Lot availability: Not yet releasedGet notified

Where it is proposed

A former factory site west of downtown St. Charles, IL, Kane County, near the historic downtown, the Fox River, and Route 64.

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This one lives or dies at city hall first. Add your name, email, and phone and I will tell you whether the concept advances, gets reworked, or stalls, and if it moves ahead, when pricing and plans release, and how to be represented from day one.

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About the proposal

A proposed Pulte redevelopment in St. Charles, IL

Ninth Street Commons is a concept that Pulte has put forward to redevelop a roughly 27-acre former factory site west of downtown St. Charles into housing. As presented, it would bring 105 homes, 93 single-family and 12 townhomes, to an infill parcel that is currently industrial rather than residential. Turning an old factory site near a historic downtown into new homes is the kind of redevelopment cities often welcome, but the details still have to be negotiated.

It is important to be clear about the stage, because it is earlier and less certain than the other communities I track. This is a concept plan, not an approval. It needs a planned unit development sign-off and rezoning, and the developer has asked St. Charles for incentives, which is often where these proposals get debated, changed, or stalled. It could move forward, look very different by the time it does, or not happen at all.

Because of that, there is nothing to release on pricing, floor plans, sizes, HOA, or lots, and it would be irresponsible to invent any. What this page offers instead is an honest, current read on what has been proposed and where it stands, plus a way to follow it. If it advances, the people on the interest list will be the first to know, and the first positioned to get in.

Location and lifestyle

St. Charles: downtown, the Fox River, and the Tri-Cities

St. Charles is one of the most sought-after towns in Kane County, and location is a big reason why. Its historic downtown straddles the Fox River, with a riverwalk, the Arcada Theatre, restaurants, and a calendar of festivals that give it a genuine center. A redevelopment west of downtown would put new homes within reach of all of that, which is a different value proposition than a subdivision on the edge of town.

Practically, St. Charles sits in the heart of the Tri-Cities alongside Geneva and Batavia, so you get three connected downtowns, the Fox River Trail, and the Randall Road retail corridor close by. Route 64 (Main Street) and Route 31 handle the driving. St. Charles does not have its own Metra station, so commuters typically use the nearby Geneva station on the Union Pacific West line into Chicago.

On schools, a St. Charles address here is expected to be served by St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, one of the reasons the town holds its value so well. Boundaries are set by the district, so confirm the exact assignment for the parcel before you buy. I will publish the confirmed schools here if the community advances.

Market context

New construction in St. Charles and Kane County

St. Charles is largely built out and holds its value, so new-construction opportunities near its downtown are genuinely rare. A factory-site redevelopment that adds single-family homes and townhomes within reach of the riverwalk would be a notable addition, which is why the concept is worth tracking even at this early, uncertain stage.

The flip side is the honest risk. Infill redevelopments with incentive requests and rezoning are exactly the projects that generate the most public debate, and they can be reshaped or rejected. A buyer following this one should weigh the appeal of the location against real uncertainty about whether, and in what form, it gets built.

That is the whole point of following it early rather than counting on it. If it advances, the earliest buyers on the list are positioned to get the best homesites and pricing; if it does not, you have lost nothing. Getting on the list costs nothing and keeps you informed either way.

What you need to know

Buying new construction with Pulte

If Ninth Street Commons advances, the same rule applies as at any builder: the person at the model's sales desk works for Pulte, not for you. You are allowed, and smart, to bring your own agent to represent your side, and in almost every case it costs you nothing, because the builder budgets a co-broke commission into the deal whether you bring an agent or not.

The catch is timing. Most builders, Pulte included, require your agent to register you on your first visit. Tour or sign up alone first and bring an agent later, and the builder can refuse to recognize them, and you lose your representation. So get connected with a buyer's agent early, have them register you, and let them read the contract and addenda so you know exactly what you are signing.

That is where I come in. I'm Joe Keegan, a broker with Brokerocity, and Subdiview is how I track new construction across the northwest and western suburbs. I follow proposals like this one through the city process so you do not have to, I represent buyers at no cost to you, and if it advances I make sure you are registered correctly before your first visit. Get on the list and I will keep you informed either way.

Questions and answers

Ninth Street Commons St. Charles FAQ

Is Ninth Street Commons approved?: No. As of 2026, Ninth Street Commons is a concept plan only. Pulte has floated a redevelopment of a roughly 27-acre former factory site west of downtown St. Charles, but it still needs a planned unit development approval and rezoning, and the developer has asked the city for incentives. Concept plans at this stage can be approved, reworked, or turned down, so treat this as an early proposal, not a done deal.
What is being proposed at Ninth Street Commons?: As presented, the concept is 105 homes: 93 single-family homes and 12 townhomes, on a former factory parcel west of downtown St. Charles. The specific plans, sizes, and pricing have not been released, and because the plan is not approved, even the home counts could change. This page tracks what has actually been proposed and marks everything else as not yet released.
Who is the builder?: Pulte (PulteGroup), a large national homebuilder active across the Chicago suburbs, is the developer behind the concept. There is no public Pulte marketing page for Ninth Street Commons, because it is not an approved, selling community yet. This local guide is where verified details would appear first if it advances.
Will Ninth Street Commons actually get built?: Honestly, it is too early to say. It is a concept that needs city approvals and hinges partly on an incentive request, so there is real uncertainty about whether it moves forward as proposed, gets reworked, or is denied. That is exactly why this page is upfront about the stage: if you want a home here, the smart move is to follow it, not count on it, and be ready if it advances.
Where is Ninth Street Commons located?: On a roughly 27-acre former factory site west of downtown St. Charles, IL, in Kane County. That is an infill redevelopment location, close to the St. Charles historic downtown, the Fox River, and Route 64, rather than a greenfield subdivision on the edge of town.
How much would Ninth Street Commons homes cost?: Pricing has not been released, and with the plan still a concept it would be pure speculation to quote a number. Builders publish pricing much closer to a sales launch, which is a long way off here if it happens at all. Rather than guess, I will post verified pricing the moment it is real. Join the interest list to get it first.
What schools would serve Ninth Street Commons?: A St. Charles address here is expected to be served by St. Charles Community Unit School District 303. Boundaries are set by the district, so confirm the exact assignment for the parcel before you buy. I will post the confirmed schools here if and when the community advances.
How do I follow Ninth Street Commons?: Join the interest list on this page. I follow the city agenda, so you will hear from me whether the concept advances, changes, or stalls, and if it moves ahead I will make sure you are registered as represented before your first visit so you keep your buyer's agent.

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Follow Ninth Street Commons as it moves through the city

Ninth Street Commons is a concept, not a sure thing, so this is about staying informed and being ready if it advances. Join the list and I will tell you whether it moves forward, changes, or stalls, and if it goes ahead, when pricing and plans release, plus your registration handled so you are represented from day one.

Questions before then? Text or call me, Joe Keegan, anytime at 224-385-8779.